JP7120790B2 - Computer programs and electronic devices that generate, process and manage messages and corresponding tasks - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to computer programs and electronic devices for generating, processing and managing messages and corresponding tasks.

A messenger, which is a general communication tool, is software that can send and receive messages and data in real time. You can send and receive messages in real time.

Such messenger functions are widely used not only in personal computers (PCs) but also in mobile environments such as mobile communication terminals. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a mobile messenger service system and method for mobile electronic devices using a wireless communication network for providing messenger services between mobile messengers installed in mobile electronic devices. .

Korean Patent No. 10-2002-0074304

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The problem to be solved by the present invention is a computer program and an electronic program for generating tasks by messages that adds task attributes to messages shared by a chat room, and provides designated recipients with tasks that are separate from the messages due to the task attributes. to provide the equipment.

Another problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a computer program and an electronic device that, when a reply to a task is received from a designated recipient, manages reply information in cooperation with the task.

The problem to be solved by the present invention is also to provide a computer program and an electronic device that update the reply status of each designated recipient according to the reply to the task, and transmit the reply information of the task to the sender's electronic device. That is.

A computer program stored on a computer-readable recording medium coupled with a computer-implemented electronic device according to an embodiment of the invention and stored on a computer-readable recording medium for executing a method of processing messages and corresponding tasks, the method comprising: displaying on a screen of the electronic device via a messenger interface instant messages sent and received via interactive sessions established between the device user's account and at least one other user's account; When a new first message is received via an interactive session established between the electronic device user's account and another user's account, the attribute information of the first message determines the first and generating a message and a corresponding task.

The method includes executing a response enforcement message and a corresponding task action; generating a response task including a result value obtained through the action of the task; transmitting the response task to an account of a first user among the users.

The first task may be output so as to be distinguished from other messages until the response task is transmitted.

The action of the first task may be processed by transmitting it to another component provided in the electronic device.

The method may further include controlling to change the state of the first task to finished after the response task is transmitted.

The method counts elapsed time after the first message is received, and generates an alarm indicating the need for processing the first task if the counted time exceeds a first critical time. It may further include outputting.

A computer program stored on a computer-readable recording medium for executing a method of generating a task corresponding to a message coupled with a computer-implemented electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention, the method comprising: displaying on a screen of said electronic device via a messenger interface an instant message sent via an interactive session established between the device user's account and at least one other user's account; User input entered via a messenger interface includes task attributes in a second message, transmits said second message to said other user's account via said interactive session, and corresponds to said second message. and creating a second task to do.

The task attributes further include a completion condition, the second task is displayed to be distinguished from other messages until the completion condition is satisfied, and if the completion condition is satisfied, the The state of the second task is characterized by being terminated.

The method may further include receiving reply information related to the second task and displaying the reply information in association with the task.

The method may further include receiving general information about the second task and displaying the general information in a separate area.

Programs executed in a messenger server implemented by a computer according to embodiments of the present invention, said messenger server storing one or more processors and one or more programs for execution by said one or more processors. wherein the one or more programs receive instant messages from a third user's account and share the instant messages via an interactive session established between multiple user's accounts. and analyzing attribute information set in a third message or contents of the third message to generate and manage a third task corresponding to the instant message.

The one or more programs change the status of the third task to completed when response tasks are received from all of the specified users of the third task, and display comprehensive information collected by reply information for each responder. generating.

The one or more programs further comprise transmitting a request-to-return alarm to user accounts belonging to non-responders of the third task if the elapsed time after the generation of the third task exceeds a second critical time. may contain.

An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention allows instant messages sent and received via an interactive session established between a user's account and at least one other user's account to be sent and received via a messenger interface to the electronic device. When a first message is received via an interactive session displayed on a device screen and established between the user's account and another user's account, the attribute information of the first message: and a message controller for classifying the first message as a response-enforced message.

The electronic device generates a first task corresponding to the response enforcing message, executes the action of the first task, and generates a response task including a result value obtained through the action of the first task. , a task manager transmitting the response task to the account of the first user among the further users through the interactive session.

The first task may be output so as to be distinguished from other messages until the response task is transmitted.

The action of the first task included in the first message may be transmitted to and processed by another component provided in the electronic device.

The task manager may control to change the state of the first task to finished after the response task is transmitted.

The electronic device counts the elapsed time after the first message is received, and if the counted time exceeds a predetermined critical time, an alarm notifies that a reply to the first task is required. may further include an output control unit that generates and outputs the .

An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention sends instant messages via a messenger interface to an instant message sent via an interactive session established between a user's account and at least one other user's account. and including task attributes in the instant message according to user input entered through the messenger interface, and transmitting the second message to the other user's account through the interactive session. A message controller and a task generator for generating a second task corresponding to the second message.

A computer program according to embodiments of the present invention is stored on a medium for causing a computer to perform any one of methods of generating, processing, and managing tasks according to messages according to embodiments of the present invention. good too.

In addition, other methods and systems for embodying the present invention, and computer-readable recording media recording computer programs for executing the methods may also be provided.

Computer programs and electronic devices according to embodiments of the present invention add a task attribute to a message shared by a chat room, and the task attribute creates a task with the message that provides a task separate from the message to a designated recipient. can do.

Also, the computer program and the electronic device according to the embodiments of the present invention can manage the reply information in association with the task when a reply to the task is received from the designated recipient.

In addition, the computer program and the electronic device according to the embodiments of the present invention can update the reply status of each designated recipient by replying to the task, and transmit the reply information of the task to the sender's electronic device.

1 illustrates an example of a messenger system according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1 is a block diagram for explaining internal configurations of an electronic device and a messenger server according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of components included in a recording medium of a messenger server according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 4 is a flow chart of a method for generating a first task from a message according to an embodiment of the invention; 4 is a flow chart of a method for generating a first task from a message according to an embodiment of the invention; 4 is a flow chart of a method for generating a first task from a message according to an embodiment of the invention; 1 is a block diagram showing an example of components included in a recording medium of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a method that an electronic device may perform according to embodiments of the invention; 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a method that an electronic device may perform according to embodiments of the invention; 4 is a diagram for explaining an example of a user interface generated by a messenger server according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an example of a user interface generated by a messenger server according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an example of a user interface generated by a messenger server according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an example of a user interface generated by a messenger server according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an example of a user interface generated by a messenger server according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

Although the present invention is capable of various transformations and can have various embodiments, specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail. The advantages and features of the present invention and the manner in which they are achieved will become apparent with reference to the embodiments described in detail below in conjunction with the drawings. This invention may, however, be embodied in various forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments disclosed below.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a messenger system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

According to FIG. 1 , the system may include a plurality of electronic devices 301 , 302 , 303 , messenger server 100 and communication network 200 . FIG. 1 is an example for explaining the invention, and the number of electronic devices and the number of servers are not limited as shown in FIG.

The plurality of electronic devices 301, 302, and 303 may be fixed terminals implemented by computer devices or mobile terminals. The plurality of electronic devices 301, 302, and 303 are, for example, smart phones, mobile phones, navigation devices, computers, notebook computers, digital broadcasting terminals, personal digital assistants (PDAs), portable multimedia players (PMPs), tablets Such as a PC (personal computer). For example, the first electronic device 301 may communicate with the other electronic devices 302 and 303 and/or the server 100 through the communication network 200 using a wireless communication method or a wired communication method.

The communication system is not limited, and the communication network 200 is, for example, a mobile communication network, a wired Internet, a wireless Internet, a broadcasting network, or the like. Range wireless communication is also included. For example, the communication network 200 includes a PAN (personal area network), a LAN (local area network), a CAN (campus area network), a MAN (metropolitan area network), a WAN (wide area network), a BBN (broadband network), the Internet, and the like. may include any one or more of the networks of Also, the communication network 200 may include any one or more of network topologies including bus networks, star networks, ring networks, mesh networks, star bus networks, tree networks or hierarchical networks, etc. It is not limited to them.

The messenger server 100 communicates with a plurality of electronic devices 301, 302, and 303 via the communication network 200, and is embodied by a computer device or a plurality of computer devices that provide commands, codes, files, contents, services, and the like. be done. As an example, the first electronic device 301 accesses the server 100 via an application installed in the first electronic device 301, and accesses preset services (eg, messaging service, SNS (social network service), game service). , financial services, etc.). For example, the server 100 can set up a communication session for a messaging service and route message transmissions and receptions between the plurality of electronic devices 301, 302, 303 via the set communication session.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram for explaining internal configurations of an electronic device and a messenger server according to an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 2, internal configurations of the first electronic device 301 and the messenger server 100 will be described as an example relating to one electronic device. Other electronic devices 302 and 303 may have the same or similar internal configurations as the first electronic device 301 .

The first electronic device 301 and messenger server 100 may include recording media 110 and 310 , processors 120 and 320 , communication interfaces 130 and 330 and input/output interfaces 140 and 340 . The recording media 110 and 310 are computer-readable recording media, and include permanent mass storage devices such as RAMs (random access memories), ROMs (read-only memories), and disk drives. may include Further, the recording media 110 and 310 store an operating system (OS) and at least one program code (for example, a browser installed and driven in the first electronic device 301, an application for providing a specific service, etc.). code for ) and are saved. Such software components may be loaded from a computer-readable recording medium separate from the recording medium 110, 310 using a drive mechanism. Such separate computer-readable recording medium includes computer-readable recording media such as floppy drives, discs, tapes, DVD (digital versatile disc)/CD-ROM (compact disc read only memory) drives, memory cards, etc. It may contain a medium. Alternatively, the software components may be loaded onto recording media 110, 310 via communication interfaces 130, 330, which are not computer-readable recording media. For example, at least one program is a program (an example of , can be loaded onto the recording medium 110, 310 based on the aforementioned applications).

Processors 120 and 320 may be configured to process computer program instructions by performing basic arithmetic, logic and input/output operations. The instructions are provided to the processor 120,320 by the recording medium 110,310 or the communication interface 130,330. For example, the processor 120,320 may be configured to execute received instructions according to program code stored in a storage device, such as the storage medium 110,310.

The communication interfaces 130 and 330 can provide a function for the first electronic device 301 and the server 150 to communicate with each other via the communication network 200, and other electronic devices (for example, the second electronic device 302 ), or to provide functionality for communicating with other servers. As an example, the processor 320 of the first electronic device 301 controls the communication interface 330 when a request (eg, a request for a messaging service) generated by program code stored in a recording device such as the recording medium 310 is processed. is transmitted to the server 100 via the communication network 200. FIG. Conversely, control signals, instructions, contents, files, etc. provided by the control of the processor 120 of the server 100 pass through the communication interface 130 and the communication network 200 and then through the communication interface 330 of the first electronic device 301 to the first electronic device. 1 is received by the electronic device 301 . For example, control signals and commands of the server 100 received through the communication interface 330 are transmitted to the processor 320 and the memory 310, and content and files are also stored in a recording medium further included in the first electronic device 301. be.

Input/output interfaces 140 and 340 may be means for interfacing with input/output device 350 . For example, an input device may include a device such as a keyboard or mouse, and an output device may include a device such as a display for displaying communication sessions of an application. As another example, the input/output interface 340 may be a means for interfacing with a device that integrates functions for input and output, such as a touch screen. As a more specific example, the processor 320 of the first electronic device 301 is configured using data provided by the server 100 and the second electronic device 302 in command processing of a computer program loaded on the recording medium 310. Service screens and content may also be displayed on the display via the input/output interface 340 .

Also, in other embodiments, the first electronic device 301 and the messenger server 100 may include more components than those shown in FIG. However, it is not necessary to explicitly illustrate most conventional technical components. For example, the first electronic device 301 may be embodied to include at least a portion of the input/output device 350, or may include a transceiver, a GPS (global position system) module, a camera, various sensors, and a database. It may further include other components such as As a more specific example, when the first electronic device 301 is a smartphone, generally, the smartphone includes an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, a camera, various physical buttons, buttons using a touch panel, input Various components such as an output port, a vibrator for vibration, etc. may be implemented to be further included in the first electronic device 301 .

Embodiments of the present invention relate to a technology for providing a task providing function on a social network messenger in addition to message sharing.

Embodiments, including those specifically disclosed herein, can accomplish the function of delivering tasks by messages entered on a messenger, through which efficiency, convenience, cost It has considerable advantages in aspects such as savings.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of components included in a recording medium of the messenger server 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 4 is a flow chart showing an example of how the

The recording medium 110 of the messenger server 100 may include a message manager 111, a task generator 112, and a task manager 113 as components. Such components of the recording medium 110 can control the messenger server 100 to perform the steps (S110 to S140) included in the method of FIG.

In S110, the message management unit 111 receives the instant message received through the interactive session, and in S120 controls the instant message to be shared through the interactive session. Shared messages are classified and managed according to interactive sessions.

In S130 and S140, the task generator 112 determines whether the received instant message satisfies the conditions for generating the first task. The task generator 112 may analyze attribute information set in the received instant message or the content of the instant message to generate a first task corresponding to the instant message.

If the first instant message received in the first user's account is determined to include the requested action, the first instant message is not only shared via the interactive session, but also Create a corresponding first task. The first task corresponding to the instant message may be requesting information from the other party, requesting the opinion of the other party, and the like. For example, a first user may share an instant message via an interactive session that includes a request action requesting the other party's location, or requesting a movie that the other party wants to watch, or a travel destination that the other party wants to visit. can. The type of requested action is specified by user input to the instant message, or even by the content of the instant message. For example, an instant message including an interrogative sentence such as "where are you?" is determined to include an action requesting location transmission. An instant message containing sentences in the form of imperative sentences is also a request in the imperative sentence and is determined to contain the requested action.

The designated recipients who must perform the requested action are all or some of the users except the first user. The intended recipients may be identified by user input to the instant message or may be identified by the content of the instant message. For example, if a user-indicating keyword such as "Kildon" is included, the user corresponding to the user-indicating keyword can be identified as the intended recipient. The specified intended recipients are always changed by the first user. A second user in another interactive session is also included as a designated recipient, in which case the first task is processed through the interactive session of the first user and the second user.

In S140, the task management unit 113 transfers the first task generated by the task generation unit 112 to the designated recipient's account.

At S210, the task management unit 113 monitors reception of a response task to the first task. In S220, the task management unit 113 determines reception of the response task.

In S230, the task management unit 113 changes the state of the first task upon receiving the response task. The status of the first task may include an overall status and a status by designated recipient. The responder's first task status may be changed to "completed". In S240, the test management unit 113 updates the reply information of the first task upon receiving the reply task. The reply information may be information collected from the received reply tasks.

In S310, the task management unit 113 monitors whether the first task is completed. The task management unit 113 can change the state of the first task to completed when the first task is completed. The task management unit 113 determines whether the response rate of the first task is 100%, and changes the general state of the first task to completed. The task manager 113 can generate general information about the completed first task. Comprehensive information about the first task is also generated through return information from the designated recipient obtained through the first task. The comprehensive information related to the first task of the question survey may include question items selected by the most users.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an example of components included in a recording medium of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 4 is a flow chart showing an example of how the

The recording medium 310 of the electronic device may include a message manager 311 and a task manager 312 as components, as shown in FIG.

At S310, the message manager 311 receives the first message through the interactive session.

At S320, the message manager 311 determines whether the first message is a message for which a response is forced. The message manager 311 can determine whether the first message is a response-enforced message based on the attribute information of the first message. If the message manager 311 determines that the first message includes the second task requested by the recipient based on the attribute information of the first message, the first message is classified as a response-forced message. In S321, the message management unit 311 provides the first message together with the ID (identification) of the first message creator in the area corresponding to the latest message in the dialogue breakdown.

At S330, the task management unit 312 generates a second task corresponding to the first message to which a response is forced. A second task is generated considering the content and/or attribute information of the first message. The action of the second task is determined by considering the syntax included in the content of the first message or the attribute information of the first message. The action of the second task may be location information transmission, a reply to the question content, or the like. For an action of transmitting simple information such as position transmission, the recipient can cause the function of acquiring position information, which is the action of the second task, to be executed simply by performing a simple operation on the second task. . For selection of a subjective question item such as replying to the question content or action such as input of message content, the recipient receives user input via the input device to perform the action of the second task. can be executed. The secondary task is also output to distinguish it from other messages until the corresponding response task is transmitted.

At S340, the task manager 312 creates a response task including the result value obtained through the action of the second task. Actions of the second task are transmitted to and processed by other components provided in the electronic device. A result value obtained through the action of the second task is also obtained from other components of the electronic device. That is, it is also acquired through a GPS sensor provided in the electronic device. The result value obtained through the action of the second task is also obtained corresponding to the input from the user. For example, the result value obtained through the action of the second task corresponds to the selection input for the question item, the photo selection input in the album, and the like. Task manager 312 transmits the response task through the interactive session. After the response task is transmitted, the state of the second task is changed to finished.

In another embodiment, an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention counts elapsed time after a response-forcing message is received, and if the counted time exceeds a predetermined critical time, a reply to the response-forcing message is sent. may further include an output control unit for generating and outputting an alarm indicating that the is required.

In S410, the message manager 311 displays the second message via the messenger interface.

In S420, the message management unit 311 sets the task attribute in the second message according to the input user input or the contents of the second message, and transmits the second message to the messenger server. For example, the task attributes are also determined through a user interface (such as a pop-up list) output through user input (double-click, long-touch, etc.) entered through the area where the message was displayed. The task attributes may include mission and intended recipients.

In another embodiment, the task attributes are also determined via syntax included in the content of the second message. The mission of the task attribute is also determined by the contents of the imperative sentence, interrogative sentence, etc. included in the second message. The intended recipient of the task attribute is also determined by the user-referencing keyword contained in the second message.

In S430, the task management unit 312 generates a third task corresponding to the second message with the task attribute set. A third task is created for the purpose of monitoring whether a response to the second message has been received. The third task is maintained until the mission included in the second message is completed, and is also embodied to provide reply information or general information received from the messenger server 100 .

At S440, the task management unit 312 manages the state of the third task. If the general information is received, the third task state is complete. The third task may include the mission results of the second message.

10 through 14 are diagrams illustrating an example of a user interface generated by a messenger server according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 10, on the sender's electronic device, along with a message M1, a button F1 is provided for entering task attributes for said message. When the button for inputting the task attribute is selected, the list L1 set in connection with the button F1 is provided on the screen of the caller's electronic device. The input obtained via the list L1 allows the originator's electronic device to generate and transmit to the messenger server 100 a data packet D1 corresponding to the input. The data packet D1 corresponding to the input is generated according to preset rules, the rules, and is matched with the input from the caller, the specified recipient information (target user), and the chat room information (target room) where the message is shared. , action attribute information (action ID), message content (body) entered by the sender. The data packet D1 may further include specific delimiters (#, $, etc.) between each data in order to delineate the included data.

As shown in FIG. 11, upon receiving a message containing a task attribute and a corresponding data packet, the messenger server 100 receives the first data provided to the intended recipient's electronic device contained in the data packet. A user interface for creating a task can be communicated to the caller's electronic device. The user interface for generating the first task includes an input field F2 for inputting a subject, an input field F3 for inputting contents, a selection field F4 connected to a function for obtaining requested information, and a completion button for completing generation. It may include F5. The user interface for creating the first task may include other fields depending on the action attributes included in the message. As shown in FIG. 11, the first task corresponding to the location request task attribute may include an input field for inputting the content to be delivered to the recipient, and a field associated with the function of immediately obtaining location information. good. The guide page according to the mission of each task attribute is stored and managed by the messenger server, and the messenger server can utilize the guide page of each task attribute and control to satisfy the default value of the first task.

FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining an example of a user interface provided on the electronic device of the designated recipient of the first task.

The messenger server controls the electronic device of the designated recipient so that the first task is provided in a separate area different from the received message. On the screen P2 of the intended recipient's electronic device, the first task RT1 is also provided in an area separate from the message M2 of the chat room. Corresponding to the received first task, the title of the first task and the sender's information are briefly displayed. In addition, a selection field F6 for confirming the content of the first task is further provided on the electronic device of the designated recipient.

When a selection input to the selection field F6 for confirming the contents of the first task is received, the page P3 embodied so that the action of the first task is performed on the electronic device of the designated recipient. can be provided. The page corresponding to the first task may further include a field F7 capable of immediately transmitting the location information of each recipient. When an input to field F7 embodied to transmit its own location information is received to reply to the first task, the electronic device of the designated recipient sends the location information, which is the action of the first task. After calling the function (get actioninfo (actionID: Act01) and transmitting the response task (send location information (to G1)) including the location information, it is possible to return to the page P4 that provides information related to the chat room. When the reply to the first task is completed, the status of the first task is changed to completed.When the completion button F8 is selected, information regarding the reply to the first task made by the recipient is provided. A message M2 input by the caller is directly provided in an area different from the area providing the first task.

As shown in FIG. 13, the messenger server 100 is electrically coupled with a task database 150 to generate a first task from messages shared through chat rooms. The messenger server 100 can work with the task DB 150 to create a page that creates a first task according to each task attribute.

The first task of the location request may include a selection field SF1 implementing a function of acquiring location information from the electronic device and returning the location information.

The first task of the question survey may include a selection field SF2 having a function of obtaining a question item selected by the user and returning the question item.

The first task of the album request may include a selection field SF3 that implements a function of returning the selected photos or videos, an area that provides thumbnails of photos, videos, etc. stored in the electronic device.
FIG. 14 is an example of a user interface provided on the caller's electronic device.

As shown in FIG. 14, the sender's electronic device is provided with a third task RT2 generated by the sender in a separate area A1 different from the message. The third task RT2 may include caller information, a button F9 for retransmitting a message requesting a reply to the non-responder's electronic device, and a button F10 for confirming the reply information. When the caller selects the button F9 for requesting a reply, a page P6 for editing the first task to be transmitted to the non-responder's electronic device is provided, and a button F10 for confirming the reply information by the caller is provided. is selected, a page P5 displaying reply information is provided.

Page P5 for displaying reply information can provide a graphical representation of the response rate in a bar graph, and can provide information regarding selection items for each recipient.

The apparatus described above may also be embodied by hardware components, software components, and/or a combination of hardware and software components. For example, the devices and components described in one embodiment may include processors, controllers, arithmetic logic units (ALUs), digital signal processors, microcomputers, field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), PLUs ( implemented using one or more general purpose or special purpose computers, such as programmable logic units, microprocessors, or any other device capable of executing and responding to instructions. The processing device is capable of running an operating system (OS) and one or more software applications running on the operating system. The processor may also access, store, manipulate, process and generate data in response to executing software. For ease of understanding, the processor may be described as being used singly, but those skilled in the art will appreciate that the processor may include multiple processing elements. ) and/or may include multiple types of processing elements. For example, the processing unit may include multiple processors, or a processor and a controller. Other processing configurations are also possible, such as parallel processors.

The software may comprise a computer program, code, instructions, or a combination of one or more thereof, to configure the processing unit to operate as desired, or to operate independently. The processors can be commanded collectively or collectively. The software and/or data may be implemented by any type of machine, component, physical device, virtual equipment to be interpreted by or to provide instructions or data to a processing device. ), a computer storage medium or device, or a transmitted signal wave, permanently or temporarily embody. The software may also be distributed over network coupled computer systems so that it is stored and executed in a distributed fashion. The software and the data are also stored on one or more computer readable recording media.

A method according to an embodiment is embodied in a program instruction form that can be executed through various computer means, and is also recorded on a computer-readable medium. The computer-readable media may include program instructions, data files, data structures, etc., singly or in combination. The program instructions recorded on the medium may be those specially designed and constructed for one embodiment, or they may be of the kind known and available to those of skill in the computer software arts. Examples of the computer-readable recording medium include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks and magnetic tapes; optical recording media such as compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM) and digital versatile disc (DVD). (optical media); magneto-optical media such as floppy disks, and program instructions such as ROM (read-only memory), RAM (random access memory), flash memory includes specially configured hardware devices to store and perform the Examples of such program instructions include not only machine language code, such as produced by a compiler, but also high-level language code executed by a computer using an interpreter or the like. The hardware devices described above are also configured to act as one or more software modules, and vice versa, to perform the operations of an embodiment.

As described above, even though one embodiment has been described with limited embodiments and drawings, various modifications and variations can be made from the foregoing description by those skilled in the art. be. For example, the techniques described may be performed in a different order than in the manner described and/or components such as systems, structures, devices, circuits, etc. described may be combined or combined in forms different than in the manner described. or other components or equivalents may be substituted or substituted while still achieving appropriate results.

Therefore, other implementations, other embodiments, and equivalents of the claims are intended to be covered by the claims.

A computer program and an electronic device for generating, processing, and managing messages and corresponding tasks according to the present invention can be effectively applied to, for example, messenger service-related technical fields.

100 messenger server 110, 310 recording medium 111 message management unit 112 task generation unit 113, 312 task management unit 120, 320 processor 130, 330 communication interface 140, 340 input/output interface 150 DB
200 communication network 301, 302, 303 electronic device 311 message control unit 350 input/output device

Claims (20)

In a computer program stored in a computer readable recording medium, coupled with a computer embodied electronic device, for executing a method of processing messages and corresponding tasks, comprising:
The method includes:
Displaying instant messages sent and received through an interactive session established between a user's account of said electronic device and at least one other user's account, via a messenger interface, on a screen of said electronic device. stages and
When a new first message is received via an interactive session established between the user's account of the electronic device and another user's account, attribute information of the first message , or analyzing the content of a message and generating a task corresponding to the first message;
A computer program comprising: executing a response-enforced message and a corresponding task action;
generating a response task including a result value obtained through the action of the task and transmitting the response task to a first one of the further users' accounts via the interactive session;
2. The computer program product of claim 1, further comprising: 3. The computer program product of claim 2, wherein the task is output so as to be distinguished from other messages until the response task is transmitted. 4. The computer program according to claim 2 , wherein the action of the task is transmitted to and processed by another component provided in the electronic device. 5. The computer program according to any one of claims 2 to 4, further comprising controlling to change the state of the task to finished after the response task is transmitted. counting elapsed time after the first message is received;
6. The method of any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising generating and outputting an alarm indicating the necessity of processing the task when the counted time exceeds a first critical time. 10. The computer program of claim 1 . In a computer program stored on a computer readable recording medium for executing a method for generating messages and corresponding tasks associated with a computer embodied electronic device, comprising:
The method includes:
displaying, via a messenger interface, on a screen of said electronic device an instant message sent via an interactive session established between said electronic device user 's account and at least one other user's account; When,
user input entered via the messenger interface including a task attribute in a second message, transmitting the second message to the other user's account via the interactive session; and generating a corresponding second task;
A computer program comprising: the task attributes further include a completion condition;
8. The computer program product of claim 7, wherein the second task is displayed distinctly from other messages until the completion condition is satisfied. 9. The computer program of claim 7 or 8 , further comprising receiving reply information related to the second task and displaying the reply information in association with the task. A program executed in a messenger server implemented by a computer, the messenger server comprising:
one or more processors;
a recording medium storing one or more programs to be executed by the one or more processors;
including
The one or more programs are
receiving an instant message from a third user's account via an interactive session established between the multiple user's accounts and controlling the sharing of the instant message;
analyzing attribute information set in a third message or contents of the third message, and generating and managing a third task corresponding to the instant message;
A computer program comprising: 11. The computer program of claim 10, further comprising generating response information classified according to responders when a response task corresponding to the third task is received. If response tasks are received from all of the designated users of the third task, the status of the third task is changed to completed, and the step of generating general information by collecting response information for each responder is included. 12. Computer program according to claim 10 or 11 . The method further comprises transmitting a reply request alarm to a user's account belonging to a non-responder of the third task if the elapsed time after the generation of the third task exceeds a second critical time. Item 13. The computer program product according to any one of Items 10 to 12 . displaying instant messages sent and received via an interactive session established between the user's account and at least one other user's account, via a messenger interface, on the screen of the electronic device;
When a first message is received through an interactive session established between the user's account and another user's account, the attribute information of the first message or the content of the first message is obtained. An electronic device, comprising: a message control unit that analyzes and classifies the first message as a response-enforced message. generating a first task corresponding to the response enforcing message, causing the action of the first task to be performed, generating a response task including a result value obtained through the action of the first task, and starting the interactive session; 15. The electronic device of claim 14, further comprising a task manager transmitting the response task to the account of the first user among the other users via the . 16. The electronic device of claim 15, wherein the first task is output so as to be distinguished from other messages until the response task is transmitted. 17. The electronic device of claim 15 or 16 , wherein the action of the first task included in the first message is transmitted to and processed by another component provided in the electronic device. 18. The electronic device according to any one of claims 15 to 17, wherein the task management unit performs control to change the state of the first task to finished after the response task is transmitted. machine. counting an elapsed time after the first message is received, and generating and outputting an alarm indicating that a reply to the first task is required when the counted time exceeds a predetermined critical time; 19. The electronic device according to any one of claims 15 to 18, further comprising an output control section. displaying, via a messenger interface, an instant message sent via an interactive session established between the user's account of the electronic device and the account of at least one other user on the screen of the electronic device; a message controller for including task attributes in a second message in response to user input entered via a messenger interface and transmitting said second message to said other user's account via said interactive session;
a task generator that generates a second task corresponding to the second message;
An electronic device comprising:

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